🇨🇱 PICHILEMU, CHILE
Punta de Lobos
South America's most powerful point break — Chile's surf capital
GOOD
Live Conditions
Conditions Summary
Good 6ft waves — with 12s mixed swell — hitting at the ideal angle — Clean 4mph offshore winds grooming the surface
LOW CONFIDENCEModel-only forecast, no buoy nearby
Why it's GOOD
Swell Direction
Primary swell is 249° — matches the ideal 270° window for this spot
Swell Period
12s — solid groundswell. Waves will have real energy and organization.
Wind
4mph offshore — clean, grooming the wave face
Season
June is peak season for this spot
Data Confidence
Model-only forecast, no buoy nearby
At the Break
5.6ft
LOW CONFIDENCE
Model-only forecast, no buoy nearby
Period
12s
✓ Groundswell
Wind
4mph
E
OFFSHORE
Water
55°F
3/2 wetsuit
Swell Direction
85%
Wind Direction
100%
Primary Swell
4.3ft @ 9.8s
WSW 249°
Secondary Swell
3.4ft @ 8.8s
SW 229°
9 Day Outlook
5.9ft
TODAY
Jun 14
(12s)
4.5ft
TMRW
Jun 15
(11s)
4.3ft
TUE
Jun 16
(12s)
4.6ft
WED
Jun 17
(12s)
4.7ft
THU
Jun 18
(11s)
5.8ft
FRI
Jun 19
(12s)
8.4ft
SAT
Jun 20
(13s)
10.8ft
SUN
Jun 21
(13s)
10.0ft
MON
Jun 22
(12s)
Best this week: SAT Jun 20 — 8.4ft
Best next week: SUN Jun 21 — 10.8ft
Incoming Swell Events
Today
moderate
Swell building to 5.9ft @ 12s
Day 7
solid
Swell building to 8.4ft @ 13s
Day 8
epic
Major swell arriving — 10.8ft @ 13s
Model Breakdown
ECMWF (45%)5.6ft
ICON (35%)5.7ft
GFS (20%)No data
Model confidence80%
Updated every 30 mins · Open-Meteo ECMWF + ICON + GFS
About
Punta de Lobos is a raw, powerful left-hand point break on Chile's central coast — one of the most consistent and powerful waves in South America. The point juts into the Pacific and picks up every ounce of South Pacific groundswell. The wave can hold up to 20ft and local big wave chargers have made it a world-class destination.
The Break
The main point — long powerful left that wraps around the rocky headland.
Ideal Conditions
6-12ft SW Pacific groundswell, N or NE offshore winds, mid tide
Best Months
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Best months highlighted · Current: Jun
Trip Planner
Pichilemu Surf Weekend
Weekend · 3 Days
Friday
Fly into Santiago (SCL), 3hr drive south to Pichilemu. Check in, empanadas and local wine.
Saturday
Dawn Punta de Lobos — powerful left peeling down the point. Explore the town in the afternoon.
Sunday
Infiernillo beach break nearby for a change. Drive back to Santiago, fly home.
Chilean Surf & Wine
Full Week · 7 Days
Day 1
Arrive Santiago, drive to Pichilemu.
Day 2
Punta de Lobos — first session, big powerful waves demand respect.
Day 3
Full day Punta de Lobos when swell is running.
Day 4
Rest day — Pichilemu town exploration, try local seafood and Chilean wine.
Day 5
Infiernillo beach break — shorter and more forgiving, good for recovering legs.
Day 6
Drive to Matanzas — another Chilean point break, different but excellent.
Day 7
Drive back to Santiago, fly home.
Local Knowledge
01
This is a powerful wave that demands experience — not for beginners.
02
Chilean surf culture is authentic and welcoming — locals are proud of this wave.
03
The Chilean Pacific coast is cold year-round — a 4/3 wetsuit minimum.
04
Pichilemu hosts the Chilean national surf championships — great atmosphere in April/May.
05
Colchagua Valley wine region is 1.5hrs inland — world-class Carménère and Syrah if you have a rest day.
Best Window
Day 8 · Jun 21
10.8ft @ 13s
FIRING
Trip Cost Estimate
Flights from NYC~$680
Hotel per night~$55
Weekend est.~$845
5 day est.~$955
Week est.~$1065